We received this as a gift and it is our third Grind & Brew model.  The prior two were higher end models with burr grinders and coffee bean reservoirs; one had a warming plate (like this one), the other a thermos carafe.  This coffee maker does make a good cup of coffee but requires more setup.  The grinder has to be cleaned after each use and beans have to be added.  It does come with a gold mesh permanent filter eliminating the need for paper filters.